Installing and Upgrading Internal Modules and
FRUs in Cisco 1900 Series ISRs
First Published: May, 14, 2010
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This document describes how to install or upgrade modules that are located internally within your Cisco
1900 series integrated services router, such as internal modules, memory, internal service modules
(ISMs), power supplies, and blowers. You need to remove the cover from the router to install or remove
any of these items. The document contains the following sections:
NoteThe Cisco 1905 ISR and Cisco 1921 ISR have no user- removable or user-installable components. Do
not remove the chassis cover.
• Safety Warnings, page 2
• Modules Internal to the Cisco 1905 and 1921 Routers, page 4
• Modules Internal to the Cisco 1905 and 1921 Routers, page 4
• Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 24
NoteTo see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance
and Safety Information for Cisco 1900 Series Integrated Services Routers document that accompanies
your router.
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Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open.
Before working on a system that has an on/off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord.
Statement 1
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
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Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than:
120 Vac, 15A (240Vac, 16A ).
This equipment has been designed for connection to TN and IT power systems.
To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network
voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some
LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
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Safety Warnings
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This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Statement 1024
Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the router is
OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching
cables, detach the end away from the router first.
Statement 1026
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to
hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI)
that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not
operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Statement
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Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the
handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed
to support the weight of the unit.
Statement 1032
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Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Statement 1035
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
Statement 1036
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
Statement 1037
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from lightning.
To report a gas leak, do not use a telephone in the vicinity of the leak.
Statement 1038
Statement 1039
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Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Statement 1040
Before opening the unit, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid contact with
telephone-network voltages.
This equipment contains a ring signal generator (ringer), which is a source of hazardous voltage. Do
not touch the RJ-11 (phone) port wires (conductors), the conductors of a cable connected to the RJ-11
port, or the associated circuit-board when the ringer is active. The ringer is activated by an incoming
call.
Statement 1042
The covers are an integral part of the safety design of the product. Do not operate the unit without the
covers installed.
For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be
connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection.
T1 SFP
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Safety Warnings for Finland, Norway and Sweden
Warning statement 1017 applies to the countries of Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Warning
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Modules Internal to the Cisco 1905 and 1921 Routers
Warning
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No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open.
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Statement 1073
There are no user-serviceable or field replaceable parts in the 1905 and 1921 model routers. For service
and support issues see “Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request”.
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Modules Internal to the Cisco 1941 Router
This section tells how to install the field replaceable modules in the Cisco 1941 router. It contains the
following subsections:
• Opening and Closing the Chassis, page 5
• Locating Modules, page 7
• Installing and Removing DRAM UDIMMs, page 8
• Installing and Removing ISMs, page 10
• Installing and Removing a Power Supply, page 15
• Installing a Blower, page 20
• Opening and Closing the Chassis, page 5
• Installing and Replacing CompactFlash Memory Cards
All the module replacement procedures in this section require removal of the chassis cover. Before you
perform any of the module replacement procedures, disconnect the power and remove the cover as
described in the “Opening and Closing the Chassis” section on page 5. After you complete the module
replacement procedures, install the chassis cover as described in the “Opening and Closing the Chassis”
section on page 5.
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Opening and Closing the Chassis
To open or close the chassis, follow these steps. A number one Phillips screw driver is required.
Opening the Chassis
Step 1Make sure that the router is turned off and is disconnected from AC power.
Step 2Turn the router upside down, and rest the top of the router on a flat surface.
Step 3Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that holds the top of the of the case to the chassis, as
shown in Figure 1.
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NoteIf the Cisco 1941 ISR has wireless antennas (Figure 2), you must first remove these by
unscrewing them counter clockwise.
Figure 2Removing Wireless Antennas
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Turn the router back to its original position (top up).
Step 4
Step 5Pull the top of the router (which is facing up toward you) back from the bottom of the router.
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Closing the Chassis
Step 1Make sure that the router is turned off and is disconnected from AC power.
Step 2Slide the top of the router (which is facing up toward you) back onto the bottom of the router.
Step 3Turn the router upside down, and rest the top of the router on a flat surface.
Step 4Use the Phillips screwdriver to install the screws that hold the top of the of the case to the chassis, as
shown in Figure 1. Torque the screws to 6 to 8 in-lb (0.68 to 0.90 N-m).
Step 5Turn the router back to its original position (top up).
Step 6Reconnect the AC power.
Locating Modules
Figure 3 shows where the locations of the ISM, unbuffered dual inline memory module (UDIMM),
power supply and blower located in the Cisco 1941 chassis.
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Figure 3Cisco 1941 Internal Modules
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CautionDo not, under any circumstances, tamper with or attempt to remove the safety shields protecting the
WIC/HWIC slots and connectors.
Installing and Removing DRAM UDIMMs
Before you remove or install a DRAM UDIMM, remove the chassis cover as described in the “Opening
and Closing the Chassis” section on page 5.
CautionWhen you remove or install UDIMMs, always wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and ensure that it
makes good contact with your skin. Connect the equipment end of the wrist strap to the metal part of the
chassis.
CautionHandle DRAM UDIMMs by the edges only. UDIMMs are ESD-sensitive components and can be
damaged by mishandling.
DRAM UDIMM Location and Orientation
On Cisco 1900 series routers, a single DRAM UDIMM socket is located on the system board. See
Figure 3 for the location of the UDIMM connector.
DRAM UDIMMs have a polarization notch on the mating edge to prevent incorrect insertion. Figure 4
shows the polarization notch on a DRAM UDIMM.
Figure 4DRAM UDIMM Showing Polarization Notch
Removing a DRAM UDIMM
To remove a DRAM UDIMM from the system board, follow these steps:
Step 1Remove the cover to access the system board. If necessary see the “Opening and Closing the Chassis”
section on page 5.
Step 2Locate the DRAM UDIMM on the system board. See the “Locating Modules” section on page 7 for the
location of the UDIMM sockets.
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Step 3Pull the latches away from the DRAM UDIMM at both ends; this lifts the UDIMM slightly. Then pull
the UDIMM out of the socket. (See Figure 5.)
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Figure 5Removing a DRAM UDIMM
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Step 4Place the UDIMM in an antistatic bag to protect it from ESD damage.
Installing a DRAM UDIMM
To install a DRAM UDIMM in a Cisco 1900 series router follow these steps:
Step 1Remove the cover to gain access to the system board. If necessary see the “Opening and Closing the
Chassis” section on page 5.
Step 2Locate the DRAM UDIMM connector on the system board. See the “Locating Modules” section on
page 7, for the location of the UDIMM connectors.
Step 3Make sure that both latches on the UDIMM connector are in the open position.
Step 4Orient the UDIMM so that the polarization notch lines up with the polarization key on the connector.
(See Figure 4.)
Step 5Insert the UDIMM carefully into the connector.
Step 6Carefully and firmly press the DRAM UDIMM into the connector until the latches close onto the
UDIMM. Make sure that both latches rotate to the closed position against the UDIMM. (See Figure 6.)
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Figure 6Installing a DRAM UDIMM
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Step 7
When you finish installing modules, install the cover on the router. If necessary see the “Opening and
Closing the Chassis” section on page 5.
Installing and Removing ISMs
Internal Service Modules (ISMs) plug into an ISM connector on the system board as described in the
“Installing an ISM” section on page 12.
Before you remove or install an ISM, remove the chassis cover as described in the “Opening and Closing
the Chassis” section on page 5.
NoteIn the 1941W a WLAN module is installed in the ISM connector. It is not user removable.
CautionWhen you remove or install an ISM, always wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and ensure that it makes
good contact with your skin. Connect the equipment end of the wrist strap to the metal part of the chassis.
CautionHandle ISMs by the edges only. ISMs are ESD-sensitive components and can be damaged by
mishandling.
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Software Requirement for ISMs
Cisco IOS software of a specified release or later release is required for using an ISM.
To determine the version of Cisco IOS software that is running on your router, log in to the router and
enter the show version command:
Router> show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
2900 Software (C2900-ADVENTERPRISEK9-M), Version 12.3(8.2)T, INTERIM SOFTWARE
ISM Location
See the “Locating Modules” section on page 7 for the location of the ISM.
Removing an ISM
Before you remove an ISM, remove the chassis cover as described in the “Opening and Closing the
Chassis” section on page 5.
To remove an ISM, perform the following procedure. To complete this procedure, you need a number 2
Phillips screwdriver or flat-blade screwdriver.
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Step 1Locate the ISM to be removed. See the “Locating Modules” section on page 7 for the location of the
ISM.
Step 2Remove the four screws from the ISM as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7Removing Screws from the ISM
1ISM retention screws (4)
Step 3
Carefully lift the ISM from the connector and the standoff. Keep the ISM parallel with the system board
to prevent damage to the connector and standoff.
Step 4Place the ISM in an antistatic bag to protect it from ESD damage.
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Installing an ISM
Before you install an ISM, remove the chassis cover as described in the “Opening and Closing the
Chassis” section on page 5.
To install an ISM, perform the following procedure. To complete this procedure, you need a number 2
Phillips screwdriver or flat-blade screwdriver, and a 1/4-inch nut driver or wrench.
Installing an ISM in a Cisco 1900 Series Router
The Cisco 1900 series routers have one ISM connector on the system board. To install the ISM, perform
the following steps. The ISM is an optional upgrade. The procedure below assumes you are upgrading
your router to include an ISM.
Step 1Find the location of the four screws on the system board near the ISM connector. When no ISM is
installed the four screws are holding the system board in place. See “Locating Modules” section on
page 7.
Figure 8System Board ISM Screws
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Step 2Remove the four screws from the system board and keep them. The screws will be used to install the ISM
on the standoffs in Step 3.
Step 3Locate the four machine-thread standoffs from the accessory kit. (See Figure 10.)
Figure 10Metal Standoffs
Step 4
Install the four machine-thread metal standoffs into the system board in place of the four screws removed
in Step 2, as shown in Figure 9. Use a 1/4-inch nut driver to tighten the standoffs. Torque the standoffs
to 6 to 8 in-lb (0.68 to 0.90 N-m).
CautionMake sure that the standoffs are straight when installed. Tighten them gently but firmly. Torque them to
6 to 8 in-lb (0.68 to 0.90 N-m). The shoulder must be seated tightly against the system board.
Step 5Insert the connector on the ISM into the ISM connector on the system board. (SeeFigure 9.)
NoteBe sure to press firmly on the ISM until the board seats onto the connector. (See Figure 9.)
Step 6Insert the screws through the ISM into the metal standoffs. (See Figure 9.) Carefully tighten the screws
with a Phillips screwdriver. Torque the screws to 6 to 8 in-lb (0.68 to 0.90 N-m).
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Figure 11Correctly Installed ISM
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Step 8
When you finish installing modules, install the cover on the router. See the “Opening and Closing the
Chassis” section on page 5.
Verifying ISM Installation
Use the show diag command to verify that the ISM has been installed correctly. In the following
example, one ISM is recognized by the system. (See the bold entry.)
Router# show diag
ISM Slot 0:
Internal-Service-Module
Internal-Service-Module is analyzed
Internal-Service-Module insertion time 13:25:34 ago
EEPROM contents at hardware discovery:
Hardware Revision : 1.0
Part Number : 73-11709-01
Board Revision : 01
Deviation Number : 0-0
Fab Version : 01
PCB Serial Number : FHH1228P02T
RMA Number : 0-0-0-0
RMA History : 00
RMA Test History : 00
Top Assy. Part Number : 800-30779-01
Product (FRU) Number : ISM-SRE-200-K9
Version Identifier : V01
CLEI Code : CLEITBDXXX
EEPROM format version 4
EEPROM contents (hex):
0x00: 04 FF 40 06 31 41 01 00 82 49 2D BD 01 42 30 31
0x10: 80 00 00 00 00 02 01 C1 8B 46 48 48 31 32 32 38
0x20: 50 30 32 54 81 00 00 00 00 04 00 03 00 D9 03 40
0x30: C1 CB C0 46 03 20 00 78 3B 01 CB 8E 49 53 4D 2D
0x40: 53 52 45 2D 32 30 30 2D 4B 39 89 56 30 31 00 C6
0x50: 8A 43 4C 45 49 54 42 44 58 58 58 FF FF FF FF FF
0x60: FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
0x70: FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
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Installing and Removing a Power Supply
To replace a power supply, perform the following procedure. To complete this procedure, you need a
number 2 Phillips screwdriver or flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 1Remove the cover. See “Opening and Closing the Chassis” section on page 5.
Step 2Locate the power supply. See the “Locating Modules” section on page 7 for the location of the power
supply.
Step 3Remove the one screw from the power supply as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12Removing the Power Supply and Blower
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Step 5Insert the replacement power supply.
Step 6Tighten the securing screw.
Step 7Replace the cover. See “Opening and Closing the Chassis” section on page 5.
Slide and lift the power supply from the chassis and disconnect the power cable.
Installing Power over Ethernet
The Power over Ethernet (PoE) must be installed before you turn on the power supply. Insertion of the
PoE power supply after boot up is not supported.
To install Power over Ethernet (PoE), follow these steps.
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Step 1Remove the cover. See “Opening and Closing the Chassis” section on page 5.
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NoteIf the Cisco 1941 ISR has wireless antennas, you must first remove these by unscrewing each
antenna counter clockwise. See Figure 2.
Step 2Locate the power supply cable and power supply cable connectors as shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14.
Figure 13Locating the Power Supply and PoE Connectors
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Disconnect the power supply cable. See Figure 14.
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Step 4Locate the power supply. See Figure 3.
Figure 15Removing the Power Supply
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Step 6Slide and lift the power supply from the chassis.
Remove the one screw from the power supply as shown in Figure 15.
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Step 7Replace the AC power supply with the PoE power supply.
NoteThe PoE power supply reveals the PoE connector.
Step 8Tighten the PoE power supply securing screw.
Step 9Locate the PoE cable and the AC power supply cable. See Figure 16.
Figure 16PoE Cable and AC Power Supply Cable
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Connect the PoE cable to the small PoE connector next to the PoE power supply and the large PoE
connector on the mother board as shown in Figure 17.
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Figure 17Installing the PoE Cable
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Step 11Connect the AC cable to the connector next to the PoE power supply and the other connector on the
mother board. See Figure 18.
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Figure 18Installing the AC Cable
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NoteThe AC cable should thread through the sheet metal channel on top of the PoE cable as shown
Step 12Replace the cover. See “Opening and Closing the Chassis” section on page 5.
NoteIf your Cisco 1941 ISR is wireless, reattach the wireless antennas.
Installing a Blower
To replace a blower, perform the following procedure. To complete this procedure, you need a number 2
Phillips screwdriver or flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 1Remove the cover. See “Opening and Closing the Chassis” section on page 5.
Step 2Locate the blower in the chassis. See the “Locating Modules” section on page 7 for the location of the
blower.
Step 3Remove the three screws from the blower as shown in Figure 12.
Step 4Lift the blower from the chassis and disconnect the power cable.
Step 5Insert the replacement blower.
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Step 6Tighten the securing screws.
Step 7Replace the cover. See “Opening and Closing the Chassis” section on page 5.
Installing and Replacing CompactFlash Memory Cards
This section describes installing and replacing CompactFlash (CF) memory cards in Cisco 1941
integrated services routers. You can perform these procedures when the router has been installed in its
working location with all power and interface cables connected. This chapter contains the following
sections:
This section describes installing and replacing CompactFlash (CF) memory cards in Cisco 1900 series
integrated services routers. It contains the following sections:
To prevent ESD damage, follow these guidelines:
• Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.
• Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface.
• Place a removed CompactFlash memory card on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding bag. If
the card will be returned to the factory, immediately place it in a static shielding bag.
• Avoid contact between the card and clothing. The wrist strap protects the card from ESD voltages
on the body only; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
• Do not remove the wrist strap until the installation is complete.
CautionFor safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be
between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).
Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card
To remove a CompactFlash memory card from the chassis, perform the following steps:
CautionDo not remove a CompactFlash memory card from the chassis while it is being accessed. The CF LED
blinks to indicate when flash memory is being accessed. Removing the CompactFlash memory card from
the router while flash memory is being accessed can cause data corruption and erratic operation.
Step 1Remove the CompactFlash cover by placing a flat screwdriver in the slot and pushing sideways against
the tension to release the cover door. (See Figure 19 and Figure 20.)
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Step 2Press the ejector button next to the CompactFlash memory card. The ejector button moves outward so
that it projects from the panel.
Step 3Press the ejector button again. (See Figure 21.) This ejects the CompactFlash memory card part-way out
of its slot.
Step 4Pull the CompactFlash memory card out of its slot.
Step 5Push the ejector button in until the button is flush with the bezel.
CautionTo prevent damage to the ejector mechanism, the ejector button must remain pressed all the way in (flush
against the bezel) when not being used to eject a CompactFlash memory card.
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Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card
To install a CompactFlash memory card, perform the following steps:
Step 1Make sure that the ejector button is fully seated so that it does not project out from the panel. (See
Figure 21).
NoteIf the ejector button is projecting out from the panel, push it in until it is flush with the bezel.
Step 2Insert the CompactFlash memory card into the slot until it is fully seated. The ejector button remains
flush with the panel.
NoteIf the ejector button is projecting from the panel after you insert the CompactFlash memory card,
remove the CompactFlash memory card, press the ejector button until it clicks, and reinsert the
CompactFlash memory card.
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
CautionTo prevent damage to the ejector mechanism, the ejector button must remain fully seated when
not being used to eject a CompactFlash memory card.
Step 3Replace the CompactFlash cover by pushing it in place until it snaps in place.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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